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Old 06-18-2008, 03:44 PM #1
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I'm meeting my son's girlfriend's dimwitted (according to my son, LOL) mom for the first time at 6 pm today. I need a really quick and condensed way to explain MS to someone who is clueless and is also hospital and illness phobic . Aren't a one lucky woman today, ARGH!! Help!!
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Is it something you have to tell her upon your first meeting?
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I would say if it comes up, "Yes, I have ms, but you will NOT catch it." Say that fast/first so she doesn't freak out on ya.



If she has questions, explain as needed. But I find most people like her are more concerned about themselves, how your problem pertains to them.

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Is it something you have to tell her upon your first meeting?

Yes, I walk with a cane. She know's that I have MS but doesn't know what it is.
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IMHO I really don't think you have to explain anything unless she brings it up. Yes you have a disease but it doesn't define who you are.

If she asks I would explain but if not, enjoy your first meeting. You'll do just fine.
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IMHO I really don't think you have to explain anything unless she brings it up. Yes you have a disease but it doesn't define who you are.

If she asks I would explain but if not, enjoy your first meeting. You'll do just fine.

My son has already warned me that she is going to ask me about it . I find myself tongue-tied when I try to explain MS. I just need a two sentence kind of explanation for her. I definitely don't want it to be the topic of conversation for the evening !
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Some of the covers on my wires are missing so when I flip the switch the light doesn't come on.

Short and sweet.

If she asks more questions, change the subject to how LOVELY her daughter is...
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just sneeze on her.

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I'm just pullin your leg Joelle.

When I met my son's girlfriend's mom she asked me why I limped. I just told her I have MS. It's a disease that affects my nervous system and it really sucks. Her answer.... Wow I bet. On to a new topic
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